Which statement expresses a simple fiber link budget?

Which statement expresses a simple fiber link budget?

• A. Link budget = transmitter power plus the sum of all losses minus receiver sensitivity.
• B. Link budget = transmitter power – sum of all losses (fiber, splices, connectors, bends) – receiver sensitivity; ensure margin.
• C. Link budget is transmitter power minus only the fiber loss.
• D. Link budget ignores fiber losses and only considers dispersion.

Answer: (B)